Matt 1,048 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Whoever fell for this is a moron, especially if you went to any legit hockey website prior to these forums. I forgot anything about April Fool's Day, but this was definitely a red light crock of s*** when I saw it.... Looks like someone needs a hug. Poor guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Ooh I ALMOST fell for this..almost! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vangvace 12 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 The biggest April Fools day prank of all... would be if this were legit. Largest prank pulled by the league yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladiator 116 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Good one there Matt!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-TownWing 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 So I got really pissed, sent a pissed off e-mail to all my friends about it, then figured I'd jump into the thread to listen to other pissed off people. Whoops. Having to write the retraction e-mail was embarrassing as hell but still felt kinda good knowing it wasn't true after all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Ugh Matt go die!!! I totally fell for this!!! I was all, this league is going to hell...f*** Bettman! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharomyga 6 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Nice prank, Matt, you got me there, LOL!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing-in-avs-town 123 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 (edited) Yep, got me too, way to go Matt. The sad thing is, I don't think anyone would be totally shocked if the league actually allowed this to happen. Edited April 1, 2008 by Wing-in-avs-town Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladiator 116 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Apparently you weren't here one year when matt changed it to Letsgoavs.com ahahahahaha LOL Forgot all about that. That was hilarious. :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwinger4747 6 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 HAHAHAHA MATT THAT IS AWESOME! I was totally fooled, and REALLY pissed. Nice work, Matt. Truly nice work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,048 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Anyone try the contact phone number yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sting 11 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Had I not just endured 8 hours of April fools jokes at work, I probably would have fallen for it, but my BS sensor is in overdrive right now. It was a fantastic subject to base the joke on, though...nice one, Matt! And no, the "serious" business of air traffic control is not immune from April fools. Just ask the pilots who tried to dial an 8 into their transponders today (pilots will get this). We also had a trainee who has only been in training for a few months (but has been doing really well) tell us he was up for a certification check today...that fooled lots of us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Satan81 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Nice job!! I was ready to hunt down that waste of space Bettman and tie him to the goal during shooting practice. I actually heard something very similar to this on PTI , the possibilty of advertising on jerseys for all sports. Sadly, we will probably see this eventually. Just remember there wasn't always advertisements covering every inch of the boards and stadiums were occasionally named after the team or state that they inhabited. Pieces Satan81 ps. The Bettman idea is still very appealing to me considering all the other atrocities He's heaped upon Hockey and it's true fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hank=FutureCaptain Report post Posted April 1, 2008 HAHAHAHA! Holy s*** man. I seriously thought this was for real. HUGE relief when i seen it was the 1st. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 It wouldn't be too bad, I mean soccer has advertisements on their uniforms. But... I am pretty glad this was a prank... AWESOME JOB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hank=FutureCaptain Report post Posted April 1, 2008 It wouldn't be too bad, I mean soccer has advertisements on their uniforms. Wouldn't be too bad!?!? Dude don't compare the historic NHL with soccer. It's not like those soccer unis are from the early 1900s. My grandpa would roll in his grave if he ever saw the historic Red Wings jersey looking like a nascar. So yes, it would be VERY bad. Which is why the NHL will never let that happen. The history and tradition of the NHL is so unique. Advertisements plastered all over would be atrocious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 (edited) Anyone try the contact phone number yet? i did just now just some lady singing O.o Edited April 1, 2008 by Duck Guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chelios4eva 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Seriously Matt, not coo, I was pretty pissed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Anyone try the contact phone number yet? i did just now just some lady singing O.o The first documented instance of a telephone rickroll? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datsyukismyfriend 4 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 lol! that was awesome matt. i completely fell for it. i even knew what day it was, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FUUFNF 1 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 the idea has some potential... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zaxx 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 If only this were real we could start a donation collection fund to get a "LetsGoWings" advertisement on the jersey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jackhammer 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Doh......Stupid April 1st. got me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RainingBlood 8 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Anyone try the contact phone number yet? I got that damn Rick Astley song Never Gonna give you up HAHAHA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
